The eighth annual Bark in the Park, a fund-raiser for the 5A’s animal shelter in Alton, is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. at the park, 1401 Stamper Lane.

The free event will feature games, contests, food, prizes, vendors and a new feature this year, the Mutt Maze family area.

5A’s is a no-kill nonprofit shelter at 4530 N. Alby St., Godfrey, affiliated with the Illinois Federation of Humane Societies and the American Humane Association. For information, call (618) 466-3702 or visit the website, http://www.fiveas.org/#!.